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    Testors Glosscote & MM Grabber Blue

    in Model Building Questions and Answers

    Posted · Edited by DPink

    I just picked up Revells '10 Shelby GT500 and decided I wanted to paint it Grabber Blue w/ the wite stripe decals. I was wondering if Testors All Purpose Glosscote (1261 Gloss Clear Lacquer) would be usable with Model Master Grabber Blue Enamel. If not what else would work? Or would I just be able to use Future, and would it work with the kit supplied decals if I did use future?

    What other paints (in a spray can) would be a close color?

    Problems with Tamiya R/C

    in Model Car Racing

    Posted · Edited by DPink

    I recently got a Tamiya Datsun 240Z rally car kit with the TT-O1E shaft driven chassis. In the process of putting together the front differential cover (A9), the two screws (MA1) that go into the top of the diff. Cover would not go in all the way. I took the screws (MA1) out and noticed that the holes were stripped. I made sure I had used the screws that were listed in the instructions, but it seemed they were not the right screws. Has anyone had or heard of this happening

    Stupid things people say at car shows

    in The Off-Topic Lounge

    Posted · Edited by DPink

    Brad, you have a mini truck, you get a free pass on that one. ;) I guess that was just a half conscious rant on how there are people who really give us mini truckers a hard time. The lowrider thing is more of a pet peive (SP?). It's just that, I've alays felt mini trucks are a certain niche that you either get or don't get. And the attendees usually get it.

    I don't know how I got so far off topic. But my real gripe, that inspired me to chime in is when people ask me why anyone would ever want to do that to a perfectly good work truck.

    I know how you feel. I have a 98 S10 and people always give me heck about it because they just don't know what it's like to drive a truck half the size of theirs.

    1/16th Dukes Charger * 3/28/15* Update, **DAISY DUKE AUTOGRAPH**

    in WIP: Model Cars

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    Brandon,

    They are reffered to as Crimp Tubes. You can find them in any arts and crafts store, like Michaels, Joann Fabircs, A.C. Moore or the like. They are commonly used in the making of beaded jewelery bracelets, earrings etc. They come in a variety of sizes and are dispayed with all the other supplies for making beaded jewelery. When you find them, take your time and look around, you'll find a lot of other goodies there that can be used for detailing a model car. In fact all the hard lines on this car, also came from the same aisle.

    You can also get crimp tubes from Walmart ( if you have one nearby) , but they dont have a big selection.

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